The banquet wasn't over yet, so Nicholas still hadn't left.

He found a quiet corner to pour himself a drink, although it wasn't clear what he was waiting for. I clearly didn't need him, and I even slapped him.

His hand paused mid-air as the glass hovered near his lips. For a moment, he seemed lost, but his gaze quickly sharpened as someone approached. His expression grew cold.

Pete had no trouble finding Nicholas. Nicholas had this indescribable presence. Wherever the coldest, loneliest spot in the hall was, that was where Nicholas could be found. Yet, people couldn't help but be drawn toward him. "You're like a goddamn ghost, haunting us everywhere we go!"

Pete didn't know where his strength came from. But somehow he grabbed Nicholas, who was much larger, by the collar and hoisted him off his stool.

Nicholas was caught off guard and stumbled as Pete dragged him up.

"Looking for a fight?" Nicholas's voice was cold.

"Damn right! I've been wanting to beat your ass for years!"

reason Nicholas hadn't gotten this beating sooner was that Pete hadn't been able to take him before! Nicholas smirked but didn't resist. He let Pete drag him into the

slammed against the sleek elevator wall with a

waited silently for the elevator doors to close, sealing out the curious onlookers. He then said in a low voice, "I

he finished speaking, he launched

his head just in

dodging the blow. The purch only grazed a few strands of his hair, revealing his clear forehead. A surge of aggression spread across

en

hadn't thought of a better way to get a free pass to

could practically buy out Radiant City, and the other was a fashion mogul controlling the wallets of the world's wealthiest women. Yet, here they were, fighting like they had a deep-seated grudge without a single word. Each punch

two were evenly matched. At some point, one of them slammed into the panel. The elevator descended from

elevator doors opened, Nicholas kicked Pete, sending him flying

come out

and threw it on Pete. His gaze changed when he narrowed his eyes and

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